Facts
What is Zola?
Zola is a brand of Brazilian Superfruit juices and smoothies. The juice product line, Zola Açaí Superfruit Juice, is made from hand harvested organic açaí (ah-sigh-ee) especial and contains organic guaraná seed for a natural energy boost. Zola’s Brazilian Superfruit Smoothies are made from a delicious blend of nutrient-rich Brazilian Superfruits such as acerola, caja fruit, cupuaçu, and açaí, and an added boost for supercharged nutrition.
What makes Zola Açaí Superfruit Juice & Smoothies good for you?
Zola Açaí Juice is made from 100% organic Açaí pulp which is a natural source of antioxidants, omega fatty acids, amino acids, calcium, iron, and replenishing electrolytes. All Zola Smoothies contain nutrient-rich fruits and functional boosts that are delicious and good for you. Developed to provide different nutritional properties, each smoothie variety has a unique taste and functional benefit:
- Immunity Smoothie – For immune system support, a blend of acerola, camu camu, and açaí which deliver antioxidants, vitamin C (415% DV), and bioflavonoids
- Energy Smoothie – A blend of exotic caja fruit and açaí using a boost of yerba mate, green tea and natural guaraná seed providing 80mg natural caffeine for sustained energy
- Superfood Smoothie – A green blend boost added to anti-aging cupuaçu, vitamin B packed graviola and açaí to naturally feed your body and soul
- Antioxidant Smoothie – Full of free-radical-fighting açaí berries and vitamin C packed acerola for a natural way to ensure your daily dose of antioxidants. Equal to 3 ½ servings of fruits and vegetables
How is Zola Açaí Superfruit Juice different from other Açaí drinks?
Several things make Zola different from other brands of Açaí juice. First, Zola uses 100% organic Açaí pulp which is what provides the abundance of nutrients and exceptionally great taste of Zola, other juices have to be fortified because they lack the desired nutrients. And Zola Açaí is the best tasting superfruit juice on the planet! Additionally, Zola uses an authentic Brazilian recipe that includes organic guaraná seed for a natural energy boost. Finally, Zola can be stored for 12 months without refrigeration, which makes it especially convenient.
How is Zola’s Açaí different from other Açaí?
The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture grades açaí as follows: açaí “popular” (lower grade) must contain at least 8% pulp, açaí “medio” (middle grade) at least 11% pulp, and açaí “especial” (special grade) a minimum of 14% pulp. Zola Açaí uses the highest grade “açaí especial” in all of its products. And, as many nutrients of açaí come from the pulp – the higher the pulp % the açaí is, the more nutrition it offers.
How does Zola Açaí Superfruit Juice provide sustained energy?
Zola uses organic whole Guaraná seed powder, a natural source of caffeine. Guaraná is a seed from the Amazon that contains fat-soluble oils (they do not dissolve in water) which release their latent energy slowly, allowing your body to process them over time. Other “energy drinks” use a chemically processed, water-soluble Guaraná extract which causes your body to get a quick rush and then crash and burn.
Does Zola Açaí Berry Superfruit Juice contain caffeine?
Yes, each serving contains 24mg of naturally occurring caffeine from organic Guaraná seed, about half the amount in a cup of green tea. In comparison, an 8 oz serving of Soda, 25-50mg; Coffee, 45-100mg; and Black Tea, 40mg. Zola’s slow-releasing, fat-soluble caffeine produces sustained energy, not the crash and burn associated with energy drinks and other caffeinated beverages.
How much sugar does Zola Açaí Berry Superfruit Juice have compared to other fruit drinks?
Zola has 25% less sugar than most apple or orange juices. Zola’s glycemic index is low (lower is better) because it has a balanced nutritional profile of proteins, healthy fats and carbohydrates. Most other juices have higher glycemic indexes. Zola’s natural sugar comes from the Açaí berry’s natural fructose (fruit sugar), plus just a bit of certified organic cane juice.
Why is evaporated organic cane juice added?
Unsweetened Açaí is very earthy and bitter. A pinch of evaporated organic cane juice helps to bring out the berry’s full flavor.
Why does Zola Açaí Berry Superfruit Juice contain fat?
Zola Açaí contains Healthy Omega Fatty Acids, the same good-for-you fats found in olive oil, flaxseeds, nuts, and fish. Nutritionists believe Omega Fatty Acids help protect the heart, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, improve depression, and fight cancer.
What are the “flecks of gold” in the juice?
As with all fruits and vegetables, Açaí has some variability. Some batches of Açaí have more Omega Fatty Acids than others. At times, those fats can come together in the drink and look like little “flecks of gold”. This is normal. It simply means you are getting an extra dose of the heart healthy Omegas!
How does Zola process its Açaí berries to ensure freshness?
Açaí berries are processed into pulp in order to stabilize the highly perishable fruit and retain the nutrients. Zola uses a special technology to create a concentrate that locks in the freshness, taste, and nutrition. The concentrate is shipped to the U.S. where it is packaged into single serve bottles through an aseptic process – the highest quality process for this type of juice.
Are Zola Brazilian Superfruit Juices and Smoothies pasteurized?
Yes, for consumer safety, all of Zola’s facilities follow a strict HAACP plan which includes gentle pasteurization. Simply put pasteurization adds safety. Pasteurization kills bad bacteria by heating the product at a specific temperature for a specific time. Flash pasteurization simply means the product was pasteurized quickly. Zola uses Aseptic processing and ultra flash pasteurization which takes the product to a high temperature but only keeps it there for 3 seconds.
Are Zola Brazilian Superfruit Juices and Smoothies vegan? Yes, both the Juices and Smoothies are vegan and contain no animal products.
Are Zola Brazilian Superfruit Juices and Smoothies gluten-free? All except for Superfood Smoothie which contains a trace amount of Barley Grass in the Green Boost blend.
Do Zola Brazilian Superfruit Juices and Smoothies contain soy? Yes, all products contain an emulsifier called Soy Lecithin to help with the consistency of the product.
Does Zola contain any genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
No, Zola is USDA organic and is GMO-free.
Are Zola Brazilian Superfruit Juices and Smoothies organic?
Zola’s Açaí Superfruit Juices are USDA certified organic and Zola Superfruit Smoothies are 70% organic. The Brazilian fruits in the Superfruit Smoothies are naturally organic and Zola is working to have these fruits certified.
Do Zola Brazilian Superfruit Juices and Superfruit Smoothies have to be refrigerated?
No, Zola Superfruit Juices and Smoothies are “shelf stable” and have a shelf life of 12 months without refrigeration. But we do recommend drinking Zola cold for the best, most refreshing flavor and to refrigerate Zola products after being opened.
What are Superfruits?
Superfruits are fruits which combine exceptional nutrient richness (from nature) with appealing taste. Superfruits include more commonly known blueberry and cranberries as well as exotic fruits such as açaí and goji berries.
What Superfruits are found in Zola?
Zola’s juice line is made from antioxidant rich açaí, an exotic berry grown in the Amazon rainforest. It has 60% more antioxidants than pomegranates and 500% more than blueberries. Acerola, camu camu, and caja fruit, all rich sources of Vitamin C are found in the smoothie line, as well as cupuaçu, rich in polyphenol antioxidants and Vitamin A, and graviola, high in Vitamin B.
What is acerola?
Acerola (Ah-sah-ROH-lah) is a small, red, cherry-like fruit with a sweet tart flavor. Acerola has 80x more Vitamin C than oranges and is an excellent source of powerful antioxidants. One of the most popular fruits in Brazil, Acerola has been used traditionally as a refreshing fruit juice and as an anti-inflammatory.
What is caja fruit?
Caja fruit is found in various parts of the Amazon and is often called “Taperebá.” Caja fruit looks like a small mango with smooth skin and a juicy, succulent pulp. The taste is sweetly acidic and tangy. Caja fruit is rich in vitamins A, B, & C, beta-carotene, calcium, iron, and phosphorus.
What is cupuaçu?
Cupuaçu (koo-pu-AH-sue) is often called “The Pharmacy of the Amazon.” Local Amazonians have been cultivating and eating Cupuaçu for generations for its delicious taste and powerful nutrition. It is melon-sized with a brown outer shell like a coconut with creamy white pulp inside. Its taste is often compared to foods like chocolate, banana, and melon. It is a rich source of polyphenol antioxidants, natural energy, and helps the digestive system.
What is graviola?
Graviola (gra-VEE-oh-lah) is native to most of the warmest regions in South America, including the Amazon Basin and Brazil. It is a large, green heart-shaped fruit weighing up to 15 lbs., with a spiny outside and off-white colored pulp with large black seeds. Graviola is currently being studied as a powerful all natural healer and is thought to have anti-cancer fighting properties.
What is guaraná?
Guaraná is a fruit grown in the Brazilian Amazon and is a natural source of caffeine. The Guaraná seed contains fat-soluble oils which release energy slowly for a sustained energy boost.
Does producing Zola put the Amazon rainforest at risk?
No, just the opposite – it preserves it! Açaí berries grow on the açaí palm tree, the same tree that is cut down to harvest “hearts of palm.” Locals make more money harvesting the açaí berry than they would cutting down the trees for other uses. The trees are at their highest and best use and the locals make more money which helps protect the trees.
What is Project Zola?
At Zola, social responsibility is a tremendous focus. The company created a unique community program called Project Zola to empower the people in the local communities where Zola’s Brazilian Superfruits are harvested to improve the quality of their lives. Project Zola generates Financial and Educational support which is directed to the local communities that produce and harvest Zola’s açaí. Project Zola focuses on Building Community Infrastructure, Improving Quality of Life and Protecting the Environment with specific and tangible goals in a 100% transparent environment. Zola promotes sales of Amazonian Project Zola Products that are sold with the support of Zola’s retail partners in North America, which not only generates financial support but also creates a sense of pride for the local people. In fact, Zola was able to completely fund Acaimu School (Acaimu School) in 2007 and will continue support such as this in the future.
